# Thanksgiving 2026 Events & Parades in Ottawa, IL | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Thanksgiving 2026 Week in Ottawa, Illinois will be all crazy with all the places to go and things to do during this time. From the delicious Thanksgiving dinner in Ottawa, Illinois to some refreshing Thanksgiving yoga classes, there’s a lot that will catch your attention. Explore some of the best Thanksgiving 2026 events in Ottawa, Illinois and get going to places that suit you best.
- **Category**: Thanksgiving
- **Type**: other

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Thanksgiving, a tradition and an annual holiday to celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It is a mega event that is celebrated with a great grandiose. There are a lot of prominent places to visit and things to do on Thanksgiving 2026 in [CITY]. If you are looking for places to eat then you should go for buffets and Thanksgiving dinners in [CITY], they serve you a feast and make it a scrumptious celebration. Apart from dinners, you can explore some interesting and unique Thanksgiving Giveaway 2026 events in [CITY], one of the major and annual events definitely would be the Thanksgiving parade. Indulge in this mind blowing experience where there is food, fun and family. If you don’t want to go conventional then you can even opt for races, dinner cruise, yoga classes and more.
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## Trending Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour
  - **Description**: ? Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tours? Kayak Starved Rock Campground ?️ Every Saturday, Sunday & Holiday ? Tours at: 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm
  - **Venue**: Kayak Starved Rock, 1170 North 27th Road, Ottawa, IL, USA
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- **Event Name**: Kites in Flight
  - **Description**: Get ready to look to the skies! 🪁
Kites in Flight returns for its 6th year at Peck Park in Ottawa with two days of high-flying fun and family entertainment.

Join us May 16 & 17, 2026, from 11 AM to 3 PM both days, for this popular spring tradition in
  - **Venue**: Peck Park Ottawa Il
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k
  - **Description**: The 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5k are a “must-do” event for runners in central Illinois and beyond. These races blend challenging courses with awe-inspiring scenery, making them an annual favorite in the running community.
  - **Venue**: 234 Albin Stevens Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-2799, United States
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- **Event Name**: MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Libido Funk Circus
  - **Description**: 🎆 4th of July Kickoff Party – Music & Fireworks! 🎆

This July 4th, join us for an evening of FAMILY FUN at the Jordan Block! From 6–8 PM, enjoy the incredible sounds of The Libido Funk Circus as we get the celebration started before the City of Ottawa
  - **Venue**: Jordan Block Ottawa
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- **Event Name**: 🎶 LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA 🎶 An Eagles Tribute Experience
  - **Description**: 🎶 LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA 🎶
An Eagles Tribute Experience

📅 Date: August 14
🕖 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Jordan Block, 101 W Main St.

🎟️ FREE CONCERT
For over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been recreating the legendary so
  - **Venue**: Jordan Block Ottawa
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- **Event Name**: Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market
  - **Description**: May 15 | June 19 | July 17 | August 21 | September 18

Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois from May through September!

Hosted by Open Space Art Gallery, this free lively street festival features 40
  - **Venue**: 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: OTHS Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony
  - **Description**: Ottawa Township High School (OTHS) Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony begins at 7PM.
  - **Venue**: 211 E Main St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash
  - **Description**: 🍄 Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash 🍔
📅 Friday, May 2
📍 Washington Park along Jackson Street
⏰ Morel Fest begins at 8:00 AM | Burger Bash starts at Noon

Join us for a full day of food, fun, and festivities at the Tom Nauman Memoria
  - **Venue**: Washington Park Ottawa il
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Kalida Fish and Game Extavaganza
  - **Description**: Kalida Fish and Game would like to invite you to come and enjoy the day at our annual Extravaganza. We will be giving away 50 g*ns starting at 12pm until gone. With three Grand Prizes of $20,000 and two prizes of $5000. So, YES there will be 3 Grand Prize
  - **Venue**: 16415 State Route 694, Ottawa, OH, United States, Ohio 45875
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- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Ottawa on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
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  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Ottawa?
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